I've always offering to bring fruit salad to an outdoor party mainly because of my kids or because it's really easy to do ahead of time. Over the past 3 years, I've played with recipes to find the one that actually will last through a party and not turn brown or mushy. This one seems to work and can be scaled.
From Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook:
Melon and Berries Salad
2 C chilled cantaloupe cubed or balled
2 C chilled honeydew cubed or balled
1 T honey
1 t fresh lime juice
1 T snipped fresh mint
1 C berries (any kind)
1. Mix together both melons with the honey and lime juice.
2. Chill for at least 4 hours
3. Before you serve (or head to a party), drop in the mint and berries.
I also have added peaches and bananas at the last minute and the help up really well. The only downfall is that you have to make this the day of a party. It won't last more than 24 hours.
Family Factor: kids loved it!
Stomach Factor: mild
Time Factor: if you have a mellon baller, it goes quick. But if you need some good therapy, get out the cutting board and a good knife and have at it. All in all, less than 30 minutes.
One last comment, if you have a really hot day to serve this, put it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes before serving. It will take the heat much better.
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